Posted 2021-08-04

Phantom Works Experienced Mass Properties Engineer

Boeing Phantom Works, the advanced research and development division within Boeing Defense, Space, and Security is building the future ‒ creating innovative solutions that will define the next generation of aerospace and defense. We lead the company's modeling and simulation efforts, develop innovative concepts and technologies, and prototype solutions to address current and emerging needs. Boeing Phantom Works is pushing the boundaries of what can be, to what will be, and investing in the right technology today. We are rapidly connecting the present and the future to connect, protect, explore, and inspire – one innovative idea at a time.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Phantom Works division is seeking an Experienced Mass Properties Engineer (Level 3) at the St Louis site to support upcoming Fixed Wing Advanced Development Programs.   The individual in this role will play a key element in shaping the future for Boeing and our DoD Customers leading mass properties weight estimation, tracking, management, and key design trades to mature an air vehicle concept.  As a mass properties engineer in Phantom Works, you will be a part of a team focused on the implementation of model based engineering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
• Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicles or systems.
• Provides complex vehicle or system configuration guidance.
• Support Mass Properties control and management plan execution across the program.
• Coordinate with SME’s across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions.
• Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams, program leadership, and the customer.
• Support the development, population, enhancement and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports.
• Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes.
• Support development of center of gravity envelopes to ensure loadability requirements are met.
• Creates, develops and implements new processes and tools to facilitate improved design and analysis capabilities.
• Works under minimal direction.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of Mass Properties experience.
• 2+ years of experience with 3D modeling software such as Unigraphics (NX), CATIA, and Teamcenter.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).  Investigation type and last investigation date must be visible on resume.
• Aerospace knowledge of fixed wing military aircraft in key disciplines (Airframe, Avionics, Propulsion, Hydraulics, etc.).
• Mass Properties team/engineering leadership and project planning experience.
• Experience with mass properties reporting in alignment with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or MIL-STD-1374 mass properties weight control standards.
• Experience with part actual weight measurement, aircraft weight and balance, inertia measurement, fuel calibration testing, etc.
• Experience using a mass properties database  to track weight, center of gravity, & inertia)

Typical Education and experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master +3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

 

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Posted 2022-02-11

MQ-25 Mass Properties Lead

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security division is seeking a MQ-25 Mass Properties Lead in Hazelwood, MO.

The MQ-25 Air Vehicle team is seeking a Mass Properties / Weights Engineering Lead (Level 4) to join the team in Hazelwood, Missouri. The MQ-25 program is working the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of 7 flight vehicles and two full-scale test articles.  This position will be responsible for coordination of the mass properties team, completion of vehicle weight reporting, and final aircraft weights.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Mass Properties engineers to control weight and balance characteristics of the aircraft in order to meet performance requirements.

• Responsible for developing and presenting weight status or technical data to program management, the customer or design groups.

• Guides and mentors other mass properties engineers on the program.

• Responsible for coordination of full aircraft weighing and weight reports.

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, complex weight, balance and mass properties data. Leads the definition of complex weight, balance and mass properties related design requirements. Participates in developing challenging customer specification commitments. 

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, vehicle or system configuration guidance. 

• Leads high-level weight control efforts. 

• Oversees the estimation, calculation, measurement and verification of mass, weight, stiffness and inertias. Leads development and maintenance of weight, balance and mass properties accounting systems and oversees weight and balance reports. 

• Creates innovative concepts and leads the development and implementation of new processes and tools. 

• Works under minimal direction.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years' experience in Mass Properties supporting aircraft design, capable of estimating or calculating weight of various structures and/or systems.
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working on military or Navy programs

• Experience with the Common Mass Properties Analysis Tool (CMPAT)

• Experience with Engineering Bills of Material (BOMs) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Team Center and Enovia

• Experience with CAD systems, NX preferred

• Familiar with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or Mil-STD-1374 mass properties weight control standards. 

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

 

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Posted 2022-02-11

Mass Properties and Weights Engineer

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security division is seeking an Experienced Mass Properties Engineer in Berkeley, MO. This position will provide Program support for missiles, weapons, fighter, and trainer aircraft including programs such as the F-15, F/A-18, and T-7A.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
• Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed vehicles or systems
• Support Mass Properties control and management plan execution across the program
• Coordinate with SME’s across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions
• Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams,  program leadership, and the customer
• Support the development, population, enhancement and maintenance of the mass properties database including the generation of weight and balance reports
• Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes
• Support development of Center of Gravity envelopes to ensure loadability requirements are met
• Works under minimal direction

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• 7+ years of Mass Properties experience

• 2+ years of experience with 3D modeling software such as Unigraphics (NX), CATIA, and Teamcenter

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aerospace knowledge of fixed wing military aircraft in key discipline (Airframe, Avionics, Propulsion, Hydraulics, etc.)
• Mass Properties Team or engineering leadership and project planning experience
• Experience with mass properties reporting in alignment with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or Mil-std-1374 mass properties weight control standards.
• Experience with part actual weight measurement, aircraft weight and balance, inertia measurement, fuel calibration testing, etc.
• Experience using a mass properties database  to track weight, center of gravity, & inertia)
• Experience across lifecycle phases (conceptual design through actual weights in flight test & production)
• Experience with Finite Element Modeling tools such as PATRAN & Hyperworks
• Familiarity with airworthiness & certification
• Excel and VBA scripts/macro development

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

 

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Posted 2021-08-06

Senior Mass Properties Engineer – Vertical Lift

The Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Vertical Lift division is seeking a Senior Mass Properties Engineer to lead Mass Properties control and management located in Ridley Park, PA. This position will be a part of a mass properties team that supports all vertical lift programs in Philadelphia. The Vertical Lift Division is focused on designing the next generation FLRAA (Future Long Range Assault Aircraft) for the US Army.   Vertical Lift also provides a wide range of support on programs across the enterprise, primary the Army’s AH-6, AH-64, CH-47, MH-47, the Air Force’s CV-22, MH-139, and Marines/Navy’s MV-22, CMV-22.  Along with these programs the Ridley Park site supports a large portfolio of products including other Vertical Lift Programs, Commercial Aircraft, Fixed Wing Fighters, Satellites, Space Launch Systems, and many others.

Position Responsibilities:

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, complex weight, balance and mass properties data.

• Leads the definition of complex weight, balance and mass properties related design requirements. Participates in developing challenging customer specification commitments.

• Determines approaches to and leads development of, vehicle or system configuration guidance. Leads high-level weight control efforts.

• Oversees the estimation, calculation, measurement and verification of mass, weight, stiffness and inertias.

• Leads development and maintenance of weight, balance and mass properties accounting systems and oversees weight and balance reports.

• Creates innovative concepts and leads the development and implementation of new processes and tools.

• Works under minimal direction.

 

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years' experience in Mass Properties supporting aircraft design, capable of estimating or calculating weight of various structures and/or systems.
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience Leading engineers, a mass properties team on a program preferred.

• Familiarity with aircraft weight and balance handbooks for aircraft delivery

• Must have familiarity with SAWE Recommended Practice 7 & 8 or Mil-std-1374 mass properties weight control standards. 

• Experience with Engineering Bills of Material (BOMs) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems such as Team Center and Enovia

• Experience with CAD systems (CATIA/UG), 3DX preferred

• Experience using a mass properties database in order to track weight, and center of gravity information of all aircraft details is desired.

• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary to communicate with the design teams, other mass properties engineers, program management at all levels, and the customer.

Typical Education and experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

 

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